Highland, ME Public Records
Highland is a plantation in Somerset County, Maine, with an estimated population of 53 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 42.2 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Highland Plt Municipal Clerk (2212 Long Falls Dam Rd, Highland Plt, ME 04961). Deeds for property in Highland are recorded at the Somerset County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Highland are generally heard at the Skowhegan District Court.
📍 Highland Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Highland Plt Municipal Clerk
2212 Long Falls Dam Rd, Highland Plt, ME 04961
District Court
Skowhegan District Court
47 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Superior Court
Somerset County Superior Court
41 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Registry of Deeds
Somerset County Registry of Deeds
41 Court Street Ste 100, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Probate Court
Somerset County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Highland, ME
Criminal case records for Highland are kept by the State of Maine Judicial Branch. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Highland
| District Court | Skowhegan District Court47 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976(207) 474-9518 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Somerset County Superior Court41 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976(207) 474-5161 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Highland, ME
A people search for Highland pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Highland are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Highland
| Municipal Clerk | Highland Plt Municipal Clerk2212 Long Falls Dam Rd, Highland Plt, ME 04961(207) 628-4359 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Skowhegan District Court47 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976(207) 474-9518 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Somerset County Superior Court41 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976(207) 474-5161 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Highland, ME
Arrest and booking records for Highland are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Maine State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Highland
| District Court | Skowhegan District Court47 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976(207) 474-9518 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Somerset County Superior Court41 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976(207) 474-5161 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Highland, ME
Court records for Highland include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Highland, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Highland
| District Court | Skowhegan District Court47 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976(207) 474-9518 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Somerset County Superior Court41 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976(207) 474-5161 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Somerset County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Highland, ME
Deeds are recorded at the county Registry of Deeds (Aroostook and Oxford counties have two registry districts). Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Highland
| Registry of Deeds | Somerset County Registry of Deeds41 Court Street Ste 100, Skowhegan, ME 04976(207) 474-3421www.somersetcounty-me.org/index.cfm Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Highland Plt Municipal Clerk2212 Long Falls Dam Rd, Highland Plt, ME 04961(207) 628-4359 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Highland, ME
In Maine, the municipal clerk in the town where a birth, death or marriage took place (or where the person lived) can issue certified copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics.
📜 Where to get vital records for Highland
| Municipal Clerk | Highland Plt Municipal Clerk2212 Long Falls Dam Rd, Highland Plt, ME 04961(207) 628-4359 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics220 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04333Hours: Walk-ins 9:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri Source: maine.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Highland, ME
The official sex offender registry for Highland is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Highland
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Highland, ME
Divorce and family matters are filed in the Maine District Court (Family Division). The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Highland
| District Court | Skowhegan District Court47 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976(207) 474-9518 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics220 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04333Hours: Walk-ins 9:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri Source: maine.gov ↗ |